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Category Archives: trees
Trees make the world beautiful…
Photo: Max Bender Unsplash
Trees are…
Pixabay JamesDeMes Trees are good for climbing. They’re good for shelter. They’re good for listening to your problems and they’re good when it comes to helping you figure things out. They are good to rest in and they are good … Continue reading
Shedding
Getting ready for winter. Conserving energy. Leaves on the ground.
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White birch
White birches have their eye on us. They don’t do well in this part of the country but that doesn’t stop us from planting them. Their beautiful white bark is so wonderful. This tree lives at the Chicago Botanic Garden … Continue reading
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